Junior Pastry Cook (Full-Time)

The Cook and Baker; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook and Baker in Bondi Junction is seeking a Junior Pastry Cook (Full-Time) to join our busy kitchen team. Assist daily pastry production across sweet and savoury items while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You should be reliable, punctual and passionate about baking, with pastry experience. You’ll work early shifts (as early as 4:00am), five days a week, collaborating with the Head Pastry Chef to deliver consistent results. A car is advantageous due to limited early transport.

Qualifications

• Reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• Efficient worker, strong attention to detail.
• Experience with baking or pastry.
• Committed to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Punctual and comfortable with early starts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pastry production across sweet and savoury items (pastries, cakes, pies, tarts).
• Prepare and finish products per recipes, production plans and quality standards.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently (mixers, dough rollers, ovens).
• Monitor baking and product quality for consistency in appearance and texture.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Keep equipment, work areas and stations clean and ready for production.
• Monitor ingredients and stock levels; report shortages or faults.
• Collaborate with Head Pasry Chef and team to meet daily needs.
• Assist with new/seasonal product development and process improvements.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Baking experience

Food safety

Punctual/early starts

Job description

The Cook and Baker in Bondi Junction is looking for a Junior Pastry Cook (Full-Time) to join our busy and friendly kitchen team.

About the Role

• Assist with daily production across pastry/sweet and savoury sections as required, including pastries, cakes, pies and tarts.
• Prepare and finish products in line with recipes, production plans and quality standards.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, dough rollers and ovens.
• Monitor baking and product quality to ensure consistent appearance, texture and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Keep equipment, work areas and workstations clean, organised and ready for production.
• Monitor ingredients and stock levels and report shortages, quality issues or equipment faults.
• Work closely with the Head Pastry Chef and wider team to meet daily production and service requirements.
• Assist with new and seasonal product development and contribute to improving production processes and quality.

About You

• Is a reliable team player with a positive attitude
• Works efficiently and pays attention to detail
• Has experience with baking or pastry
• Is committed to food safety and hygiene standards
• Is punctual and comfortable with early starts

Full-time position

consisting of 5 days per week

Work days:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Due to early start times, this role is best suited to someone who can reliably arrive at work by 4:00am (having a car is an advantage due to limited public transport at that time)

Pay

$64,411.00 per annum (gross).

Learn more about us: https://www.thecookandbaker.com.au/